Health
Exposure to plastics chemical BPA may raise diabetes risk
A common plastic chemical might increase a person's risk of diabetes, a new study warns.
Jun 26, 2024
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News tagged with exercise levels
Health
Q&A: Can pickleball, tennis and other racket sports really help you live longer?
Racket sports such as pickleball—often referred to as America's fastest-growing sport—are clearly having a moment. New pickleball partnerships, leagues and playing courts are springing up everywhere.
May 10, 2024
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Cardiology
Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%
Running, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research from the University of South Australia finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce ...
Apr 29, 2024
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Health
What is metabolism? How different people convert energy differently and why that matters for your health
If you've spent any time scrolling through the health and wellness corners of social media, you've likely come across many products claiming to improve your metabolism. But what exactly is your metabolism?
Apr 4, 2024
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Health
Only walking for exercise? Here's how to get the most out of it
We're living longer than in previous generations, with one in eight Australians aged over 85. But the current gap between life expectancy ("lifespan") and health-adjusted life expectancy ("healthspan") is about 10 years. ...
Mar 14, 2024
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Cardiology
Know your numbers: What is your heart rate?
Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your resting heart rate is when the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood you need because you're not exercising.
Feb 26, 2024
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Health
What high triglycerides mean and why it matters to your heart
You may be familiar with high-density, or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that word gets skimmed over when talking ...
Feb 16, 2024
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Diabetes
Few patients successfully treat their type 2 diabetes through weight loss, study suggests
A new study finds that very few patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are able to achieve normal blood glucose levels through weight loss alone. A team led by Andrea Luk of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, report these ...
Jan 23, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study: Physical exercise boosts motor learning—and remembering what one has learned
Violinists, surgeons and gamers can benefit from physical exercise both before and after practicing their new skills. The same holds true for anyone seeking to improve their fine motor skills. This is demonstrated by new ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Neuroscience
Dopamine could explain why exercise helps boost your brain
A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role.
Jan 12, 2024
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